Breanna, our lives intertwined first by the tight family bond of our husbands, but then by a friendship dance that took us trial and error to get just right.
We got married the same year. We had babies at the same times. We raised those babies together.
We didn't always understand each other, but that was part of what grew our friendship. The things you taught me or made me think about changed who I am as a mother even today, and I'll forever be thankful for that gift. Babywearing, natural ways, homeschooling, knitting, researching instead of just accepting...the list goes on.
We were not perfect friends. I was not a perfect friend. We laughed, we fought, we went silent, we apologized, we hugged, we needed space, we needed each other. Regardless of the waves, I am so thankful that I had you in my life - that I got to experience your determination, your initiative, your you-ness. You were truly one of a kind, Brea, and are already so missed.
When we decided to homeschool, there were many people who accepted our news, but there was one person who celebrated it, and that was you.
My mind holds dozen of snapshots of us doing life together - teaching ballet (grin), hosting babywearing classes, planning for family gatherings, organizing church events.
Circumstance had put us back in the same town recently after many years, and we were just again beginning to find our intertwined lives and friendship. The night we moved, when I was completely torn upside down, you showed up. That's love in action. You tried to teach me about city living and you told me you cried for weeks after you moved, too. Our children, our most common link, are again loving being near each other.
I promise to show up for your family and be love in action. When your kids are here I will remind them to drink water, the snacks will be safe, and I won't give too much sugar. I will treasure your greatest treasures, my friend. I won't let you down. And we will never forget you.
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Breanna Brummer, 36, of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2020, at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa.
Breanna Lynn Brummer, daughter of Timothy and Pamela (Bryant) Sparks, was born April 10, 1984, in Oskaloosa. Early in her schooling, she attended Oskaloosa Elementary Schools but completed her education through home-schooling. She earned her G.E.D. at age 16, she then attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, where she studied Sign Language Interpreting and graduated in 2003. Breanna returned to Oskaloosa and worked for Oskaloosa Community Schools as a Sign Language interpreter. In 2003, at a church softball game, she met her future husband, Eric Brummer. After a two-year courtship, they married on September 3, 2005, at the College Avenue Friends Church in Oskaloosa. They made their home in Lancaster, Missouri, where Breanna worked as a secretary for the Lancaster Christian Church. In 2015, Breanna and Eric moved to Oskaloosa. Her foremost priority in life was her family. She home-schooled her children and was also a Senior Ruby Wellness Coach at Plexus Worldwide. Breanna was a very caring person, and she used her time and abilities to help countless people.
Her family includes her husband, Eric, of Oskaloosa; her children: Elizabeth Faith, Jace Legend, and Rogan Creed, all at home in Oskaloosa; her parents, Tim and Pam Sparks of Oskaloosa; her sisters: Heather (Ben) Doak of University Park and Amanda (Tim) Drost of Oskaloosa; her paternal grandparents, Russell and Marie Sparks; 14 nieces and nephews; her husband’s parents, Dennis and Penny Brummer of Glenwood, MO; and a brother-in-law, Anthony Brummer of Columbia, MO.
In addition to her maternal grandparents, William and Ardyth Bryant, Breanna was preceded in death by a daughter, Ava Mila.
As was her wish, Breanna’s body has been cremated. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 24 at Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing is advised and masks can be worn at your discretion when attending this public event. A Memorial service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made to her family to be used for her children. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Breanna Lynn Brummer, daughter of Timothy and Pamela (Bryant) Sparks, was born April 10, 1984, in Oskaloosa. Early in her schooling, she attended Oskaloosa Elementary Schools but completed her education through home-schooling. She earned her G.E.D. at age 16, she then attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, where she studied Sign Language Interpreting and graduated in 2003. Breanna returned to Oskaloosa and worked for Oskaloosa Community Schools as a Sign Language interpreter. In 2003, at a church softball game, she met her future husband, Eric Brummer. After a two-year courtship, they married on September 3, 2005, at the College Avenue Friends Church in Oskaloosa. They made their home in Lancaster, Missouri, where Breanna worked as a secretary for the Lancaster Christian Church. In 2015, Breanna and Eric moved to Oskaloosa. Her foremost priority in life was her family. She home-schooled her children and was also a Senior Ruby Wellness Coach at Plexus Worldwide. Breanna was a very caring person, and she used her time and abilities to help countless people.
Her family includes her husband, Eric, of Oskaloosa; her children: Elizabeth Faith, Jace Legend, and Rogan Creed, all at home in Oskaloosa; her parents, Tim and Pam Sparks of Oskaloosa; her sisters: Heather (Ben) Doak of University Park and Amanda (Tim) Drost of Oskaloosa; her paternal grandparents, Russell and Marie Sparks; 14 nieces and nephews; her husband’s parents, Dennis and Penny Brummer of Glenwood, MO; and a brother-in-law, Anthony Brummer of Columbia, MO.
In addition to her maternal grandparents, William and Ardyth Bryant, Breanna was preceded in death by a daughter, Ava Mila.
As was her wish, Breanna’s body has been cremated. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 24 at Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing is advised and masks can be worn at your discretion when attending this public event. A Memorial service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions can be made to her family to be used for her children. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
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